Project Description

Blue, purple and green

The Verdon canyon and the lavender fields

The Verdon, blue scare in the heart of the mountains of Provence, is the deepest canyon in Europe and leave a long-lasting impression on any visitor.

After driving in the countryside and the Pre-Alps with the Napoleon road, you will follow the canyon on its most picturesque bank. Numerous stops at balconies will offer spectacular picture ops.

Visit the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie famous for the local faience (fine tin-glazed pottery), and enjoy the charm of its waterfall and the numerous local shops. A lunch in a local restaurant with Provencal specialties is essential to benefit from the charm of the region.

In the afternoon, by-pass the Sainte-Croix lake to discover the Valensole plateau, main site of lavender production (mid-June until mid-July), and stop for a visit at a local producer of essential oil, far away from tourist factories.

Outside the flowering period visit Tourtour: “the village in the sky”!
Drive back through the wine country of the Green Provence.

Experiences:Enjoy the greatest balconies of the Verdon, visit a local producer, walk a lavender field.